Forensic Scientist

Forensic Scientist

LIsa Black

Cape Coral, FL

Female, 49

I spent the five happiest years of my life in a morgue. As a forensic scientist in the Cleveland coroner’s office I analyzed gunshot residue on hands and clothing, hairs, fibers, paint, glass, DNA, blood and many other forms of trace evidence, as well as crime scenes. Now I'm a certified latent print examiner and CSI for a police department in Florida. I also write a series of forensic suspense novels, turning the day job into fiction. My books have been translated into six languages.

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Last Answer on July 21, 2022

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I have multiple questions to ask for a school project. Should I ask them all at once?

Asked by Rachael over 9 years ago

Please email me at Lisa-black@live.com.

Briefly describe your working conditions.

Asked by Violet over 9 years ago

Our building is relatively new so I work in an nice office. If it weren't for all the skull-themed items you wouldn't know you weren't in an accountant's office or something. We have a small lab where we process items with superglue or dye stain. I have to go to crime scenes, of course, and those can be cramped, filthy, rainy and/or hot.

How long is your average report for a case?

Asked by Emily over 9 years ago

About two pages.

I have 2 questions please What are the maximun and minumun time ranges for the sructural changes that 'love bites' go through? Would these be quicker if on more delicate skin?

Asked by Mcbyrne almost 10 years ago

Wow, I'm sorry but I have absolutely no idea. You might need to ask a pathologist.

Can you figure out someone's identity by a blood sample? Like figure out their DNA and who they are?

Asked by Ashton about 9 years ago

You can say that this blood came from this person. But you have to have a DNA sample from that person to compare it to. (A swab from inside the mouth is fine, it doesn't need to be blood.) or they need to be already in the DNA database.

Hello I am Jordan and I am in the Gift and Talented program at school and I'd love for you to answer some questions at jclack900@s.kempisd.org
Please respond back.

Asked by Jordan almost 10 years ago

Okay I emailed you.

Im doing a science assignment, and was wondering if i could email you and ask you some questions about your career as a forensic scientist. Could you email me if so! email: bigt9800@gmail.com

Asked by Tyler over 9 years ago

Sure I'll catch you when I'm back at work tomorrow.